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We are a vibrant and inclusive running club based in Connecticut, welcoming members from all corners of the state. Our club is designed for anyone interested in meeting new people, finding running partners, and having a supportive team environment at local road races. We proudly cater to runners of all levels, from beginners to elite athletes.

Our team participates in the USATF CT Grand Prix and the MUT Series Races each year. These exhilarating and competitive races provide a fantastic opportunity to run on the roads while being part of a team that meets up and scores together. We encourage all members to engage in these events and share in the camaraderie of racing. For more information, feel free to check out our About Us page.

Get Involved

Joining the SoundRunner Racing Team means you’re never alone on your running journey. Our members regularly meet up for training runs, social events, and race days, fostering a strong community that values friendship and competition alike. Whether you’re training for your next race or just looking to enjoy the sport, we invite you to lace up your shoes and join us!

Race Participation

We engage in the USATF CT Grand Prix Series, which features various road races throughout the state. These events are not only competitive but also a great way to connect with fellow runners and enjoy the beautiful landscapes Connecticut has to offer.

For details on upcoming races and events, we encourage all interested runners to stay connected with us and join the exhilarating journey of running within the SoundRunner Racing Team!

Nick with gloves on.

Name: Nick MiganiCurrent

Hometown: Planstville, CT

Family members we might see at a race: My cats if I can teach them how to accept being on leashes

Current Employment: School Psychologist

Current running interest: (Trail? Mountain? Speed? Ultra? Staying injury free?) Speed (track and road) and being injury free..for once

Favorite race: Manchester Road Race and St. Catherine’s of Siena 5k

Race you have done the most times: Manchester Road Race High School/College running programs: Norwich Free Academy and briefly Stonehill College

Hobbies: Playing with my cats, selling running shoes, and watching youtube videos of people opening baseball cards

A favorite quote: “Workouts are like brushing my teeth; I don’t think about them, I just do them. The decision has already been made.” Patti Sue Plummer. “I just want to drink beer and train like an animal.” Rod Dixon

What you listen to on a road trip: Matt and Kim, Third Eye Blind, serial killer podcasts, or silence as I let my thoughts slowly crush my soul

Something that makes you weird: I’d say I’ve covered that in some of my previous responses Youthful PRs: 1:59 800m

Open PRs: 4:05 1500m, 15:29 5k, 25:33 5 mile, 1:14:27 Half

Nick Migani

Name: Cory Loftis

Current Hometown: Cheshire

Family members we might see at a race: If there is a good post-race spread, my fiancé.

Current Employment: Product Manager in the population health field.

Current running interest: Focusing on avoiding injury, building mileage, and getting back into 5K shape. Currently trying to catch my high school self. I enjoy the roads and trails, but I am addicted to the control of working out and racing on the track.

Favorite races: Age Before Beauty “5K,” Delaney Dash, Branford Road Race

Race you have done the most times: Branford Road Race

High School/College running programs: Branford High, Holy Cross, UConn club

Hobbies: Hobby jogging, of course.

A favorite quote: “If you sacrifice little, you’ll get little success.” -Kipchoge

Something that makes you weird: Due to various travel and napping procrastination, I’ve gotten a run in at every hour of the day (i.e. midnight, 3AM, etc.). Time of day is relative, and it’s never too late to get the mileage in!

Youthful PRs: 4:25 1600m, 14:56 5K, 30:56 10K

Open PRs: 15:44 5K road, recent times are usually in the 16s

Cory Loftis